{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/677306926768fc4271bbee14?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Real Challengers - What is Tennis’ minor league really like","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1735591479585-f2591606-b625-460a-b26d-a2c3aa75e504.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>So you watched the movie, but what do you know about the Real Challengers?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The movie Challengers took over the spring of 2024 and brought in some new fans interested in the sport of Tennis. But what are the REAL CHALLENGERS? Ground Pass went to the last challenger of the year in Champaign, IL to find out.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We spoke to players like Rajeev Ram, Ethan Quinn and Evan King about their experiences on the Challenger Tour</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the short doc on our YouTube Channel -&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>GroundPass’ Interview with one of the Assistant Directors on the movie - <a href=\"https://youtu.be/nYCV3kJahsA?si=CTu4ZKCEDK5Y4Pmp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/nYCV3kJahsA?si=CTu4ZKCEDK5Y4Pmp</a></li><li>Challenger TV, were you can watch matches for free - <a href=\"https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv</a></li><li>Cleveland Open website (first challenger of the year in the States) - <a href=\"https://www.topnotchtennisevents.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.topnotchtennisevents.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Visit Our Website at - </strong><a href=\"http://www.groundpasspodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.groundpasspodcast.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>Email us at - </strong><a href=\"mailto:groundpasspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>groundpasspodcast@gmail.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us for daily updates on Social:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass</a></p><p>Blue Sky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder</p>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}